IV Therapy Remicade

My GI doc is going through the paper work to get approval from insurance for me to start Remicade.  What should I be aware of before starting this therapy.  I just want to be as prepared as possible.

Thanks

 

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4x3 Asacol

60/75 mg  of 6mp 

Yes as Bob suggested bring a book, magazines, or something to help pass the time. It's an easy infusion, and most centers really make you feel welcome. Mine offers snacks, etc., and the warm blankets are heavenly! I always end up taking a nap as I schedule them at the end of the day and I'm sleepy. Another thing; my doc ordered up Tylenol and Benedryl as pre-meds. The Tylenol I still take, but I switched to Claritin because the Benedryl was making me too sleepy to drive home. I've had three infusions using the Claritin, and it's been really wonderful.

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Carol

Remicade - will have my 20th infusion on February 21.

Imuran - 100 mgs....taken before bedtime

Vitamin B-12/Biotin, Probiotics

"Life is short -- make fun of it"

Co-Moderator for the UC Forum

I just got home from my infusion. I didn't nap this time, as I had taken my laptop and had work to do (my infusion center has wi-fi also.) Now I'm a little sleepy, so I'll probably either take a short nap or just go to bed a little early. By tomorrow I'll be feeling fine.

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Judy

 

Moderate to severe left-sided UC (21 cm) diagnosed 2001.

Asacol, Rowasa, Pentasa, Prednisone, Entocort, Azathioprine

Colazal,  Remicade, Nature's Way Primadophilus Reuteri.

In remission since April, 2006. Remicade has been my wonder drug.